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Sexual Development <ul><li>Aware of genitals and sexual identity </li></ul><ul><li>May become strongly attached to the parent of the opposite sex </li></ul><ul><li>Curious about differences </li></ul><ul><li>Respond with simple explanations </li></ul><ul><li>Use correct terms </li></ul><ul><li>Masturbation is common </li></ul>

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Psychosocial Development <ul><li>Erikson-the child has learned to trust and has developed a sense of independence. </li></ul><ul><li>Pretend, explore and try out new roles </li></ul><ul><li>Exploration as initiative </li></ul><ul><li>Good role models </li></ul><ul><li>Must have the freedom to explore </li></ul>

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Discipline <ul><li>Set limits to protect children </li></ul><ul><li>Strive to follow rules </li></ul><ul><li>Discipline teaches impulse control </li></ul><ul><li>Positive reinforcement </li></ul><ul><li>Discipline should be short in duration </li></ul><ul><li>Time out can be useful </li></ul>

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Psychosocial Development Con’t <ul><li>Sibling rivalry </li></ul><ul><li>Allow children to resolve themselves </li></ul><ul><li>Do not place blame </li></ul><ul><li>Have them suggest resolutions </li></ul><ul><li>Divorce </li></ul><ul><li>Parents resolve their conflicts and spare the child </li></ul><ul><li>Have child feel loved and protected </li></ul><ul><li>Child should feel that they have their own space in both homes </li></ul>

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Psychosocial Development <ul><li>Preschool </li></ul><ul><li>Preschool </li></ul><ul><li>Preschool education </li></ul><ul><li>Promotes cognitive, moral and social development </li></ul><ul><li>Friendships </li></ul><ul><li>Child should not be forced </li></ul><ul><li>Should be a clean environment that allows for exploration and play </li></ul>

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Moral Development <ul><li>Kohlberg-preconventional stage of moral development </li></ul><ul><li>Model and imitate adult behaviors </li></ul><ul><li>Begin to develop a conscience </li></ul><ul><li>Values and beliefs </li></ul><ul><li>Begin to realize that lying is a bad thing to do </li></ul>

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Nutrition <ul><li>Canada’s food guide </li></ul><ul><li>1800 calories a day </li></ul><ul><li>3 snacks and 3 meals </li></ul><ul><li>Food habits of peers </li></ul><ul><li>Milk is still important </li></ul><ul><li>Good food choices </li></ul><ul><li>Mealtimes are important time with family </li></ul>